Looes Barn Close is in Saltdean, Brighton and in Brighton And Hove district. BN2 8GZ is located in the Rottingdean & West Saltdean electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brighton, Kemptown. This postcode has been in use since 2003-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Looes Barn Close, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BN2 8HG, BN2 8HW, BN2 8HU, BN2 8QT, BN2 8QJ, BN2 8HH, BN2 8QL, BN2 8HF, BN2 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BN2 8GZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 31.7% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 47.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 39.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.6% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 86.7% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Looes Barn Close was 32.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Rottingdean & West Saltdean average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Looes Barn Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rottingdean & West Saltdean and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 815 local areas in Brighton and Hove .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Looes Barn Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-12-04 | £738,804 |
| 7 Looes Barn Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2016-09-27 | £707,882 |
| 7 Looes Barn Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2015-01-30 | £781,537 |
| 9 Looes Barn Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, a newly built property | £290,000 | 2005-03-18 | £686,575 |
| 10 Looes Barn Close, Brighton, Brighton And Hove Detached, a newly built property | £300,000 | 2005-02-18 | £706,716 |
BN2 8GZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BN2 8GZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean Primary School Chiltington Way , Saltdean BN2 8HB | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Whiteway Lane , Rottingdean BN2 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC School The Green , Rottingdean BN2 7HA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Telscombe Cliffs Primary School and Nursery Telscombe Cliffs Way , Telscombe Cliffs BN10 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Chalkland Rise , Woodingdean BN2 6RH | 3out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longhill High School Falmer Road , Rottingdean BN2 7FR | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peacehaven Community School Greenwich Way , BN10 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,717 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roedean School Roedean Way , BN2 5RQ | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Downs View Special School Warren Road , Woodingdean BN2 6BB | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northease Manor School Rodmell , BN7 3EY | - not rated | 4,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighton Waldorf School Roedean Road , Brighton BN2 5RA | - not rated | 5,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owlswick School Newhaven Road , Lewes | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Seven | Saltdean United Football Club, Saltdean Vale | 445 yd | |
| VIP Very Italian Pizza | 67 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 873 yd | |
| Saltdean Fish Bar | 83 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 873 yd | |
| Salt | 114 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltdean United FC Ltd | Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gogo Saltdean | 144 Saltdean Vale, Saltdean | 310 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 116 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 915 yd | |
| Saltdean Spice | 118 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 87-89 Lustrells Vale, Saltdean | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Park 1 PICKERS HILL FARM COTTAGES 1 PICKERS HILL FARM COTTAGES SALTDEAN VALE | grass pitches | 218 yd |
| Saltdean Primary School CHILTINGTON WAY | grass pitches | 745 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.